8.5. A LEADERSHIP-STYLE CASE
In governmental and large nongovernmental (industrial or academic) research organizations that are hierarchical in nature, lack of effective leadership characterized by abdication exists quite frequently. How does the organization cope with this?
Let us take the actual case of a research laboratory,[] where a research division director, Mr. Lewis, manages seven departments with a total research staff of 150. Mr. Lewis has no research training: His educational background is limited to an undergraduate engineering degree, he has made no attempt to continue his technical training, and he has not been active in scientific and professional organizations. The personnel records indicate that he is considered one of the ...
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